PhD. Lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies. I research Japan's Politics/Nationalist Activism/History Disputes/Pop Culture. Shares/Likes ≠ endorsements. https://linktr.ee/jeffreyjhall
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Japan is experiencing shortages of petroleum-based materials:
•"The effects are already being felt across a wide range of everyday goods, including food products"
•There is a "gap" between the PM Takaichi's claims that there are no shortages & the actual situation.
www.47news.jp/14289309.html
The website promoted by the Shibuya arsonist reveals him to be a far-right conspiracy theorist, obsessed with the idea that Zainichi Koreans have taken over Japan with the help of the "deep state."
In 2025 he wrote a letter asking Elon Musk and Trump for help.
Japan's Mire Biscuits has halted production of some of its products due to the impact of a naphtha shortage caused by the Iran War.
It hasn't been able to get enough packaging materials.
The Takaichi administration has told the nation there is no naphtha supply shortage.
www.47news.jp/14294317.html
I was with a researcher friend who was checking the library for local history books about Urayasu, home of Tokyo Disneyland. It is the sister city of Orlando, so its library has a bunch of Florida books in its collection, including a few 1990s Orlando high school yearbooks.
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
I randomly flipped through a "Florida Place Names" book at a Japanese library today and learned the horrible story of "Hongry Land."
The Japanese conspiracy theorist who set a fire in Shibuya scramble crossing was a follower of the Lotus Eaters, a right-wing English language podcast hosted by Carl Benjamin (Sargon of Akkad).
Prior to the crime, he left a message notifying them to take note of his actions.
I have started co-hosting a podcast for Japanese media outlet NewsPicks: Here is a link to the first twenty minutes of the first episode, in which we discuss Takaichi's diplomacy. (Newspicks is a paid service, so only the preview clip is free.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=skuA...
A look at the Twitter account of the person who claimed responsibility for yesterday's Shibuya scramble crossing fire reveals past posts in which he enthusiastically supported the far-right Sanseito party.
He also appeared to have positive views of Prime Minister Takaichi.
I am quoted in this new article from the FCCJ's Number 1 Shimbun: Sanae Takaichi’s preference for populist messaging has left Japan’s mainstream media struggling to respond www.fccj.or.jp/number-1-shi...
I appeared on Australia's ABC News today to talk about Japan hiking entry fees for tourist visas, and how it might impact people from certain countries more than others:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNwj...
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
Jeffrey J. Hall
A man has been apprehended after starting a fire at Shibuya Scramble Crossing – the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world
He reportedly turned himself in after starting the blaze
